Hezbollah intensified its cross-border assaults on Israel yesterday, firing rockets, missiles, and drones in over 35 coordinated attacks within 24 hours, primarily targeting northern regions. The barrage included at least one long-range missile that triggered air raid sirens as far south as Tel Aviv and Ashdod, prompting widespread interceptions by Israeli defenses.

A Hezbollah drone struck the Sasa settlement in northern Israel, with footage showing the impact and a burst of smoke shortly after Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Separately, a rocket from Lebanon hit the city of Safed on April 10, injuring several people and deploying emergency services. Hezbollah also claimed strikes on Israeli military sites, including the Mishmar HaCarmel base, Haifa naval base, and armored vehicles using FPV drones.

Israel's Iron Dome and other defenses intercepted most projectiles, though some caused damage to infrastructure in places like Kiryat Shmona. At least two civilians have died in Israel from Hezbollah fire since the group began its attacks on March 2, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

In response, Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah command centers, missile sites, and drone units. One major wave on April 8 or 9 killed at least 182 to 303 people, according to Lebanese health authorities, in what Israel described as the largest operation since the conflict's start. The Israeli military reported killing over 400 Hezbollah fighters and key figures, including chief Naim Qassem.

The clashes escalated after Hezbollah joined the regional war on March 2, launching missiles in solidarity with Iran amid its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since then, Hezbollah has conducted thousands of rocket and drone attacks, while Israel has carried out over 7,000 strikes into Lebanon. A ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries took effect recently, but Israel has continued operations against Hezbollah, stating they aim to neutralize remaining threats.

Israel agreed to direct talks with Lebanon yesterday to discuss security arrangements, including potential Hezbollah disarmament south of the Litani River, though strikes persisted. Lebanese officials and Iran condemned the Israeli actions as ceasefire violations, while northern Israeli communities remain displaced amid the ongoing exchanges.

The fighting has uprooted tens of thousands on both sides of the border, with Hezbollah vowing continued resistance and Israel emphasizing the need to prevent future attacks.